Julie,
they all become BRIDEZILLA!!! Actually, it's easier if you don't know the family well. Then they treat you like a professional rather than a friend.

I have a lot of respect for wedding photographers that work exclusively in that area. Like everything else, you have to really focus on style and delivery of a certain product which is different than commercial, show or portraiture. Marketing is very important and most of it is done via the web. It's a tough gig but it can be very lucrative if -- IF -- you can do it well.

I'm still trying to figure out how to make a living taking photos of land and city scapes, wildlife and the other subject matter I really enjoy shooting. If anyone has any ideas, please share.

Jim